Guest Claire Potter-Schneider talks to hosts Emily and Allegra about her career journey from viola performance to arts administration to a private equity investment firm to global AI strategy and marketing operations at Motorola.

Claire talks about how she made the transition and what it was like. She also shares her insights and perspective on a range of topics such as asking for help, promotions, translating your story and skills into value, networking, mentorship, interviews, building relationships, and more.

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Highlights from the episode include:

0:26-3:35: Episode intro

3:35-7:40: Claire’s career journey

7:40-8:22: Going into arts admin

8:22-9:46: Transitioning to investor relations

9:46-12:00: Culture shock of changing industries

12:00-12:51: Learning for a completely new career shift (investor relations)

12:51-14:19: Asking for help

14:19-17:21: Promotions

17:21-18:41: AI experience and learning

18:41-19:24: Identify opportunities to provide value

19:24-21:07: Translating your story and skills into value

21:07-23:59: Transferable skills from music

23:59-25:26: How anthropology helps with work

25:26-26:56: Signs it’s time to leave a job/company

26:56-28:18: Mentorship and building relationships

28:18-29:29: Building relationships

29:29-38:21: Interview prep, tips, red flags, and more

38:21-40:40: Last thoughts and closing

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